Recall 00V-319
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1999 to 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-319
- Reported
- October 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 8,511 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. Excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.
The risk
Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.
The fix
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. Dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 3, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki GSX1300R 1999 to 2000